The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to enzymatically amplify small quantities of specific DNA sequences. The reaction must optimized to specifically amplify the sequences and primers of interest; this includes titration of magnesium chloride and selection of enhancing agents, if appropriate, to minimize nonspecific primer target interactions and maximize the specificity, sensitivity, and yield.
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